Sensors that are literally 'music to one's ears'
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 10:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have found a new use for a 3,000-year-old African musical instrument: detecting toxic substances and counterfeit medications. The sensor, based on the mbira (pronounced "em-bir'-uh") is inexpensive and easy to operate, allowing its use in developing regions, the researchers say. They report their results in ACS Omega.